Barn quilt patterns

I made a barn quilt for our back patio last fall, and since I shared pictures of it in my last Home Sweet Home post, I thought I...

You see the barn quilts, but do you know the barn quilt meanings? Barn quilt patterns are large, colorful, geometric designs painted on the sides of barns or other structures. These patterns have gained popularity as a form of rural art and storytelling.

A few years ago I painted a barn quilt and a mini barn quilt with friends. It is really a lot of fun, and now you can make your own!

"Discover the rustic charm and timeless beauty of barn quilt patterns! From classic geometric designs to whimsical motifs, our collection showcases a tapestry of creativity inspired by rural heritage. Unveil a patchwork of tradition and modern flair as you explore these handcrafted gems. Perfect for adding a touch of farmhouse elegance to your space or creating a unique outdoor gallery. Pin your favorites and let the art of the barn quilt weave its story into your home decor!"

Add new pattern designs to your quilted projects! Check out these 27 inspiring barn quilt patterns and start creating your own version now.

The hardest part of making a barn Quilt is picking a pattern. Here are my top 8 Quilt Blocks for stunning DIY barn quilts.

Have you ever seen a barn quilt? Traditionally you can find them in the Northeast and Midwest, bringing color and beauty to the sides of old and new barns. But more recently, more and more people…

Every morning we would climb onto Grandma's couch that slide up to the table in front of the window to look out for the birds that visited the feeders she and my Grandpa tended to. On the breakfast table was a pair of binoculars and a bird identification book. Maybe they helped us look for birds to keep us little one's busy, but we loved the time looking for one very special bird, the Cardinal. She loved those bright red birds, especially against the white snow that drifted on the hills…

"Meaning of Barn Quilt" uncovers the narrative woven into each pattern adorning barns. These vibrant squares, reminiscent of traditional quilts, symbolize rural heritage, local identity, and community stories. They transform mundane structures into canvases, revealing the rich tapestry of history and culture in rural landscapes.

Quilters love their quilts...so much so that they will show them off anyway they can! They look great over a couch or the foot of a bed....on a wall and even to decorate the outside of your home. I'm not talking about hanging a fabric quilt outside...I'm talking about a barn quilt! A barn quilt is basically a large piece of wood that is painted to look like a large quilt block. We have a long history in our country of hanging barn quilts outside our homes and barns. They were thought to…